Klopp left speechless after historic triumph

JURGEN KLOPP admitted he struggled to put his feelings into words after Liverpool lifted the Club World Cup last night.

A Roberto Firmino goal in extra-time clinched a 1-0 victory over Flamengo and secured the one club trophy that the Anfield side had never won.

Klopp had faced criticism over the decision to fly all his senior players to Qatar for the tournament, fielding a youth team back home in a 5-0 defeat at Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup.

However, the Liverpool boss insisted the celebrations at the end of the win over the Brazilian side proved how important the achievement was.

‘In moments like this, and from a few moments in the past, I struggle to find the right words not in my native language,’ said Klopp.

‘I struggle to find the words to express my respect for the boys — it was incredible. We did so many good things.

‘I saw so many sensationally good performances and I am really happy.

‘We deserved the win. We were the better side. In the deciding moments, we had a really good goalie and in the other moments, we were the dominant team, so I am really happy.

‘It was a very intense game for different reasons; it was not our best game we have ever played but it was enough to win.

‘This was a wonderful night for the club. I said before, I didn’t know how it would feel.

‘Now I know it feels outstanding — absolutely sensational. I am so proud.’

Klopp said the only downside on the night was an ankle injury to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

‘Ox got injured in one situation and we play in five days again, so that is a tough deal,’ he added.

‘When he landed, he got a kick and rolled over on it. He feels okay but, of course, it’s far from being perfect. We have to see if it’s a stretched ligament or partly ruptured or ruptured. It’s a big shadow on tonight.’

Flamengo coach Jorge Jesus, meanwhile, was proud of his players for pushing Klopp’s men all the way.

‘We were a match for Liverpool,’ he insisted. ‘I’m fully pleased with what Flamengo have done.

‘Brazilian clubs in future will be genuine contenders to European clubs — and we have exhibited that today.’